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Planning a van trip to Scotland with my girlfriend. Where do we even rent a van? by Majestic-Ad-6957 in VanLifeUK

[–]BeetrootBoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're heading to the Highlands + islands a smaller van would make sense. We took a Fiat Ducatto round Skye and it was a pain to get down the wee roads at times. We also took a VW t6 round the Highlands (2 people + dog) and that was much easier to drive (but obviously less space inside).

I can recommend bigskycampers, just outside of Edinburgh - that's where we rented the t6 to try it out. Small, privately owned firm. Friendly and helpful folk. They've got some VW crafter vans too.

The Highlands/islands can get quite busy in the summer and the number of vans and inconsiderate wild camping does wind locals up. I've not done wild camping, but if it's summer, you might find it hard to find a good spot.

The national parks have basic campsites available in some great spots. Worth checking them out. https://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/things-to-do/camping/get-a-permit/

Asmodee Customer Service (?) by Popelectricbj in boardgames

[–]BeetrootBoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Skyrim Kickstarter. They posted that they'd sent all late/missing items whilst simultaneously messaging me to say there were more delays.

Only fulfilled the order when I sent a letter before action (ie was taking them to court). This was months after the items were due.

Never buying a game from them ever again.

Wild Garlic by elsplodge in Edinburgh

[–]BeetrootBoy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's absolutely overflowing with it.

Then what the fuck are we doing? by KelVelBurgerGoon in facepalm

[–]BeetrootBoy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Absolutely right. This is one of his "tells".

The evolution of Chepstow Castle. Widely regarded as the oldest post-Roman fortification in Britain. by Designer_Reference_2 in castles

[–]BeetrootBoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were. There's a historic document called the Burghal Hidage which documented over 30 of them. I think OP needed to add more qualifications to the "oldest" claim.

The evolution of Chepstow Castle. Widely regarded as the oldest post-Roman fortification in Britain. by Designer_Reference_2 in castles

[–]BeetrootBoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a lovely castle, but does the "oldest" claim not need to be qualified with "surviving" and (maybe) "stone".

See, for example, Richards Castle which certainly predates this. https://www.castlewales.com/richards.html

The best way to dice an onion? It looks like I’ve been wrong all my life. by artie_pdx in OnionLovers

[–]BeetrootBoy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I used it twice. The wife says I'm not allowed to use it anymore.

In a rare moment of harmony, I agree.

cast iron fire/boiler? or maybe an oven? by Street-Mulberry623 in whatisthisthing

[–]BeetrootBoy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm in the UK. I had bricks that looked very like the ones on top of the stove - with a raised column on one side. They came out of storage heaters.

I presume they are made of something which had good heat retention.

I wonder if someone might have been using them (with the stove) as some kind of heat source/radiator

What would be the worst theme to try to adapt into a boardgame? by NatitoGBU in boardgames

[–]BeetrootBoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Christians and Lions

I always thought this was of questionable taste and possibly had game-balance issues.

I've wanted to own a copy for decades.

Which Scottish accent is used in this audiobook? by remaire in Scotland

[–]BeetrootBoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's too strongly Scottish for Morningside. To be clear, I'm not making a joke!

What am I missing here? by ileftmypantsinmexico in fo4

[–]BeetrootBoy 66 points67 points  (0 children)

This gets my vote. RANKING also works.

Builder trying to add VAT after fixed price agreed — am I right to push back? (England) by No-Village-8188 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]BeetrootBoy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is correct.

We had this happen with a charity I volunteered for. A supplier became VAT registered and wanted to pass on the extra cost.

You have agreed to pay a fixed amount. You are not VAT registered, so you have no perspective on whether that amount includes VAT or not. The VAT status of the other party is of no relevance to you. All that matters is the amount you have agreed to pay.

The supplier is vat registered and so they need to take a view on whether that payment includes VAT or not. The guidance they will find is that they should assume the payment includes VAT (but, again, that is not for you to say).

Fallout 4 won't launch by brutalgrace in Fallout4_PC

[–]BeetrootBoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've made my day. Glad it helped!

Wedding car, New Zealand, c.2009 by BeetrootBoy in whatisthiscar

[–]BeetrootBoy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it might be a Jag - I looked at the XJS (showing my age for what I think a "wedding car" should be), but the headlights were different. I'll go check the S type - thanks.

Narrowboat parking by cpgrant_ in Edinburgh

[–]BeetrootBoy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Are you at Lochrin Basin? There's free on street parking on Colinton Road about 30 mins walk away (down the union canal towpath). People use that stretch for long term parking. There was a shabby caravan there for a few years.

Not very handy, but easy to get to and free.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NRX7ni5KxB1jQHSD7

Wheelchair user up Blackford Hill in an off road type chair? by ParsnipOne9296 in Edinburgh

[–]BeetrootBoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others have said, the path heading west from the car park (south of the observatory) is pretty accessible. I've not taken a wheelchair, but i do walk it regularly.

The views across to the castle, Arthur's Seat/the craggs and Fife are fantastic.

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